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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232.79, 349.11 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232.79, 349.11 and 88.47 is: 132.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232.79 : 349.11 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232.79/349.11 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232.79x = 349.11 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232.79x = 30,885.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,885.76/232.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.68

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